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⚫ | The '''Texas& |
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|marks = TXN |
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|locale = [[Texas]], [[New Mexico]] |
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|start_year = 2015 |
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|end_year = present |
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|predecessor_line = Texas - New Mexico Railroad (1926 - 2015) |
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|hq_city = [[Wolfforth, Texas]] |
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|length = {{convert|111|mi|}} |
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⚫ | The '''Texas & New Mexico Railway''' {{reporting mark|TXN}} is a [[Class III railroad|class III]] [[short-line railroad]] operating in west [[Texas]] and southeast [[New Mexico]]. The railroad line operates on 111 miles of track from a connection with the [[Union Pacific]] at [[Monahans, Texas]], and terminates at [[Lovington, New Mexico]]. The railroad primarily provides freight service for the [[oilfield]]s and related industries in the region.<ref>"UP: Texas New Mexico Railroad TNMR #815." Union Pacific Railroad. Web. 02 Aug. 2011. http://www.uprr.com/customers/shortline/lines/tnm.shtml</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Lovington, New Mexico]] is the terminus of the TNMR. Before 1930, the planned |
[[Lovington, New Mexico]] is the terminus of the TNMR.<ref>New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Lovington." New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Digital History Project. Web. 02 Aug. 2011. {{cite web |url=http://www.newmexicohistory.org/filedetails.php?fileID=4826 |title=New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Lovington |accessdate=2009-03-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005204304/http://www.newmexicohistory.org/filedetails.php?fileID=4826 |archivedate=2010-10-05 }}</ref> Before 1930, the planned Gulf, Texas and New Mexico Railway proposed to construct a branch running westward from [[Seminole, Texas]] via Lovington, NM and terminating at [[Roswell, New Mexico]]. However, the tracks were never constructed, and for a time the nearest rail line was the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] in nearby [[Seagraves, Texas]]. |
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As a result of the oil discovered in the [[Permian Basin (North America)|Permian Basin]] in 1927, the Texas–New Mexico Railway was incorporated on November 19, 1927. Within a year the railroad fell under the control of the [[Texas |
As a result of the oil discovered in the [[Permian Basin (North America)|Permian Basin]] in 1927, the Texas–New Mexico Railway was incorporated on November 19, 1927. Within a year the railroad fell under the control of the [[Texas & Pacific Railway]]. Construction commenced in 1928 and the line was completed on July 20, 1930.<ref name=UP>{{cite web|url= https://www.up.com/customers/shortline/profiles_t-z/tnm/index.htm |title=Texas and New Mexico Railway TXN #815|publisher=Union Pacific|accessdate=October 12, 2021}}</ref> In 1989, what was then [[Union Pacific]] sold the property to RailTex, and short line service started on September 18, 1989.<ref name=UP/> Railtex sold to RailAmerica in February 2000, which in turn sold to Permian Basin Railways in May 2002.<ref name=UP/> In September 2011, [[Iowa Pacific Holdings]], which owned Permian Basin Railways, announced a major rebuilding of the railroad, including track upgrades and new locomotives, at a cost of more than $20 million.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.progressiverailroading.com/mow/article/Iowa-Pacific-Holdings-to-upgrade-TexasNew-Mexicos-track-motive-power--28040 | title=Iowa Pacific Holdings to upgrade Texas-New Mexico's track, motive power | publisher=Progressive Railroading | date=September 19, 2011 | accessdate=September 21, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.iowapacific.net/permian-basin-railways.html#:~:text=Permian%20Basin%20Railways%20(PBR)%20is,collectively%20the%20Permian%20Basin%20Railways. |title=Permian Basin Railways|publisher=Iowa Pacific Holdings|accessdate=October 12, 2021}}</ref> |
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In May 2015 [[Watco]] purchased the assets of the Texas – New Mexico Railroad from [[Iowa Pacific Holdings]], and renamed the railroad the '''Texas & New Mexico Railway'''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://progressiverailroading.com/short_lines_regionals/news/Watco-to-acquire-two-west-Texas-short-lines--44547 | title=Watco to acquire two west Texas short lines | publisher=Progressive Railroading | date=22 May 2015 | accessdate=15 August 2015}}</ref> |
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==Ownership of the line== |
==Ownership of the line== |
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*1930–1976: Operated as a subsidiary of the [[Texas |
*1930–1976: Operated as a subsidiary of the [[Texas & Pacific Railway]] (TP), which was a [[subsidiary]] of the [[Missouri Pacific Railroad]] (MP) |
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*1976–1982: Operated by the Missouri Pacific Railroad |
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*1982–1989: Operated by the [[Union Pacific]] |
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*1999–2002: Owned/operated by [[RailAmerica]] |
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*2015–present: Owned/operated by [[Watco]]. |
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==Route== |
==Route== |
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*[[Monahans, Texas]] ( |
*[[Monahans, Texas]] (interchange with Union Pacific Railroad mainline) |
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*Cloyd, Texas (no longer shown in timetables) |
*Cloyd, Texas (no longer shown in timetables) |
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*Prairie Spur, Texas (no longer Shown in timetables) |
*Prairie Spur, Texas (no longer Shown in timetables) |
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*Warren, New Mexico |
*Warren, New Mexico |
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*Climax, New Mexico |
*Climax, New Mexico |
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*[[Hobbs, New Mexico]] ( |
*[[Hobbs, New Mexico]] (yard/office) |
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*Permco (Airfield) (no longer shown in timetables) |
*Permco (Airfield) (no longer shown in timetables) |
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*Kimbrough, New Mexico (no longer shown in timetables) |
*Kimbrough, New Mexico (no longer shown in timetables) |
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*Southern Union Oil |
*Southern Union Oil |
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*[[Lea County, New Mexico|Lea County]] Oil |
*[[Lea County, New Mexico|Lea County]] Oil |
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*[[Lovington, New Mexico]] |
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*[[Lovington, New Mexico]]<ref>New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Lovington." New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Digital History Project. Web. 02 Aug. 2011. <http://www.newmexicohistory.org/filedetails.php?fileID=4826>.</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Fort Worth & Denver Railway]] |
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*[[Roscoe, Snyder and Pacific Railway]] |
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*[[West Texas and Lubbock Railway]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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*[http://iowapacific.net/texas-new-mexico-railroad/ Iowa Pacific Holdings' Texas–New Mexico Railroad page] |
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{{New Mexico railroads}} |
{{New Mexico railroads}} |
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{{Texas railroads}} |
{{Texas railroads}} |
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{{Watco}} |
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[[Category:New Mexico railroads]] |
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[[Category:Texas railroads]] |
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[[Category:Companies operating former Missouri Pacific Railroad lines]] |
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[[Category:Spin-offs of the Union Pacific Railroad]] |
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[[Category:RailAmerica]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 3 January 2023
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Headquarters | Wolfforth, Texas | ||
Reporting mark | TXN | ||
Locale | Texas, New Mexico | ||
Dates of operation | 2015–present | ||
Predecessor | Texas - New Mexico Railroad (1926 - 2015) | ||
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
Length | 111 miles (179 km) | ||
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The Texas & New Mexico Railway (reporting mark TXN) is a class III short-line railroad operating in west Texas and southeast New Mexico. The railroad line operates on 111 miles of track from a connection with the Union Pacific at Monahans, Texas, and terminates at Lovington, New Mexico. The railroad primarily provides freight service for the oilfields and related industries in the region.[1]
History
[edit]Lovington, New Mexico is the terminus of the TNMR.[2] Before 1930, the planned Gulf, Texas and New Mexico Railway proposed to construct a branch running westward from Seminole, Texas via Lovington, NM and terminating at Roswell, New Mexico. However, the tracks were never constructed, and for a time the nearest rail line was the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in nearby Seagraves, Texas.
As a result of the oil discovered in the Permian Basin in 1927, the Texas–New Mexico Railway was incorporated on November 19, 1927. Within a year the railroad fell under the control of the Texas & Pacific Railway. Construction commenced in 1928 and the line was completed on July 20, 1930.[3] In 1989, what was then Union Pacific sold the property to RailTex, and short line service started on September 18, 1989.[3] Railtex sold to RailAmerica in February 2000, which in turn sold to Permian Basin Railways in May 2002.[3] In September 2011, Iowa Pacific Holdings, which owned Permian Basin Railways, announced a major rebuilding of the railroad, including track upgrades and new locomotives, at a cost of more than $20 million.[4][5]
In May 2015 Watco purchased the assets of the Texas – New Mexico Railroad from Iowa Pacific Holdings, and renamed the railroad the Texas & New Mexico Railway.[6]
Ownership of the line
[edit]- 1930–1976: Operated as a subsidiary of the Texas & Pacific Railway (TP), which was a subsidiary of the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MP)
- 1976–1982: Operated by the Missouri Pacific Railroad
- 1982–1989: Operated by the Union Pacific
- 1989–1999: Owned/operated by RailTex
- 1999–2002: Owned/operated by RailAmerica
- 2002–2015: Owned/operated by Permian Basin Railways
- 2015–present: Owned/operated by Watco.
Route
[edit]- Monahans, Texas (interchange with Union Pacific Railroad mainline)
- Cloyd, Texas (no longer shown in timetables)
- Prairie Spur, Texas (no longer Shown in timetables)
- Wink Junction (no longer shown in timetables - abandoned branch to Wink, Texas)
- Kermit, Texas
- Magwait, Texas
- Cheyenne, Texas (no longer shown in timetables)
- Jal, New Mexico
- Combest, New Mexico
- United Carbon
- Eunice, New Mexico
- Kornegray, New Mexico (no longer shown in timetables)
- Warren, New Mexico
- Climax, New Mexico
- Hobbs, New Mexico (yard/office)
- Permco (Airfield) (no longer shown in timetables)
- Kimbrough, New Mexico (no longer shown in timetables)
- Southern Union Oil
- Lea County Oil
- Lovington, New Mexico
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "UP: Texas New Mexico Railroad TNMR #815." Union Pacific Railroad. Web. 02 Aug. 2011. http://www.uprr.com/customers/shortline/lines/tnm.shtml
- ^ New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Lovington." New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Digital History Project. Web. 02 Aug. 2011. "New Mexico Office of the State Historian : Lovington". Archived from the original on 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2009-03-14.
- ^ a b c "Texas and New Mexico Railway TXN #815". Union Pacific. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Iowa Pacific Holdings to upgrade Texas-New Mexico's track, motive power". Progressive Railroading. September 19, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
- ^ "Permian Basin Railways". Iowa Pacific Holdings. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Watco to acquire two west Texas short lines". Progressive Railroading. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.